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2 Reasons For

Excellent Brand

On average Apple A4 processor tablets have excellent ratings compared to other manufacturers as do all tablets built by Apple.

Very High Battery Capacity

Tablet computers of a similar spec and age to the iPad have battery capacities of between 32mAh and 25,000mAh, and the average battery capacity is 5,100mAh. The Apple iPad has a very high battery capacity (25,000 milliamperes * hour) compared to most of the other tablets that were released more than two years ago.

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4 Reasons Against

Not 3G Compatible

Like most of the other tablet computers of this type and age, the Apple iPad is not 3G compatible.

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Not 4G Compatible

Like most of the other tablet computers of a comparable spec and age to the iPad, the Apple iPad is not 4G compatible.

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Only 2.1 Bluetooth Version

The Apple iPad supports a 2.1 Bluetooth version which is newer than the 4 Bluetooth version supported by most tablet computers that have been available for around the same time as it. Comparable spec tablets that have been available for more than two years Bluetooth versions range from 2 (worst) to 4.1 (best).

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Quite Slow Processor Clock Speed

The processor clock speeds of tablet computers of this spec and age range from 1GHz to 2.7GHz. The Apple iPad has a very slow processor clock speed (only 1 gigahertz) compared to most of the other comparable spec tablet computers that were released more than two years ago.

We compared this tablet computer to all the other 1GHz processor clock speed tablet computers and we think because of it's better review score, the Apple iPad[plb_346892_price] is also worth considering.

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3 Other reasons to consider the Apple iPad

Released Over Six Years Ago

It was over six years ago when this Apple tablet was released.

Average Internal Storage Capacity

The Apple iPad has a pretty typical internal storage capacity (16 gigabytes) compared to most of the other tablets of this spec and age.

There are a number of alternative 16GB internal storage capacity tablet computers currently available that you might want to consider including because of it's better review score, the Apple iPad[plb_346892_price].

If this tablet computer internal storage capacity is too small for you then you might want to consider the DELL Venue 11 Pro[plb_2289023_price] (32GB).

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Average Screen Size

The Apple iPad has a relatively standard screen size (9.7 inches) compared to most of the other comparable spec tablets that are a similar age to the iPad.

We compared all the other 9.7" tablets to this tablet and we think the Apple iPad[plb_346892_price] which has better reviews is also worth considering.

If you would prefer a larger screen size then you might want to consider the Google Nexus 10[plb_1910288_price] (10"), or the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10[plb_2341887_price] (10.1") which also has a higher rating.

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Specification

User Ratings

Features

Processor

Processor Model

A4

Processor Clock Speed

1GHz

Processor Family

1GHz

Processor Model

1GHz

Print Technology

Memory

Internal Memory

1GHz

Software

Storage

Internal Storage Capacity

16GB

Display

Screen Size

9.7"

Touch Sensitive Screen

Yes

Display Resolution

1024 x 768

Display Resolution

1024 x 768

Graphics

Camera

Audio

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Networking

4G Compatible

Yes

3G Compatible

Yes

Bluetooth Version

2.1+EDR, 2.1

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Ports & Interfaces

DC-In Jack

Yes

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port

1

Headphone Output

Yes

USB 2.0 Port

Yes

DC-In Jack

Yes

Headphone Out Port

1

Ethernet LAN Ports

1

USB 2.0 Port

1

Phone Features

Messaging

Performance

Audio Format

AAC++, MP3, WAV

GPS

Yes

GPS

Yes

Design

Colour

White

Processor Special Features

Battery

Maximum Battery Life

9h

Battery Capacity

25,000mAh

Battery

Lithium Polymer (LiPo), Lithium, Polymer

Battery Life

9h

Power

Weight & Dimensions

Weight

730g

Height

242.8mm

Thickness

13.4mm

Width

189.7mm

Operational Conditions

Packaging Content

Other Features

Operating System

Windows 7/Vista/XP

Battery Recharge Time When On

9

Technical Details

1 Award

Expert Reviews

The Apple iPad has been with us now for a number of months without any real competition. It created a ?new? segment of the market somewhere between a smartphone and a netbook PC and has dominated... Read more…

Though rumours once had the iPad looking like half of a MacBook, it just looks like a really big iPod touch , wrapped around a 1-GHz Apple A4 chip. Multitouch and drop-down menus are major... Read more…

If you are reading this iPad review, you are probably still wondering if you should spend $499 or more on an iPad, and you are looking for answers. In this post, I will try to tell you what the... Read more…

User Reviews

Thanks for sending this item, did not realise at the time it was a 1st generation Ipad, but really love it and it is getting used daily. Have put my own signature on it with apps and music. What... Read more…

I have many apple products, 2 x ipad 1's, iphone 4s and a MacBook pro. this ipad mini is a great item and really useful. the memory is the minimum I would buy now, you need 32 or 64gb in my... Read more…